H&E

Question 1

What is the purpose of using H&E stain?

Answer 1

• H&E stain is used to detect hypal pigmentation in fungi.

Question 2

How does H&E stain help determine the type of pigmentation in fungi?

Answer 2

• used to determine if a fungi is hyaline (non-pigmented or lightly pigmented)
• or dematiaceous (darkly pigmented).

Question 3

Define “hyaline” in the context of this statement.

Answer 3

• Hyaline refers to fungi that are non-pigmented or lightly pigmented.

Question 4

What does “dematiaceous” mean when talking about fungi pigmentation?

Answer 4

• Dematiaceous fungi are darkly pigmented fungi.